1/29/2009 @ 6:30PM

In Pictures: Great Wines Under Cork And Screw Cap

Do screw caps result in better wines than corks? George Taber weighs in.

Screw Cap: Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa ($90)

Plumpjack was one of the first high-end wineries in Napa to embrace the screw-cap closure. This wine is a powerhouse, extremely rich in dark and red fruit flavors, as well as oak–but not overly tannic, so there’s no need to age it. We noticed, however, that the screw-cap version seems a bit richer and fruitier.